Drive Medical 10289RD Deluxe Foldable Rollator Walker, Black/Red

Just received my walker and had the same problem with it leaning backwards until I realized the bottom bars had to be extended... duh... Aso had a problem mounting the basket until I tightened the clips a little to make them smaller and they were able to snap in better... double duh... All in all, I'm very satisfied with its mobility; light enough for me to get in and out of the car and overall quality... Read the instructions and use your common sense a little more and you may be able to put it together properly for good results...

I received my Drive Medical 3 wheel rollator yesterday and put it together right away. The minute I test drove it, the front wheel came up off the ground and nearly dumped me on the floor. So it won’t even support you which is the whole purpose of a rollator. To give you support. The basket is a mess….impossible to install so it’s stable enough to carry anything. I gave up on that as well. I was so disappointed because I needed a smaller device to use inside my home. I have a Drive 4 wheeler which is excellent, but it is heavy enough to support you leaning on it and would never dump you popping a wheelie. I have to box it all up and return it today. It is unacceptable….in fact very dangerous. I am so disappointed. Amazon tagged this device as ‘Recommended’. They need to remedy that notation immediately. Boy did I goof up. Now my only complaint is maybe a little better instructions and bigger photos. I have changed my review from a 1 to a 5. I should have known. I have a Drive Nitro walker that is excellent and now that my son spotted the problem with the new Rollator, I have another Drive walker for in the house. My son, thank heaven, stopped by and complimented me on the rollator. I explained I had to send it back because it tipped and wouldn’t support my weight. I was afraid of falling. He had the same results when he tried to walk with it. Then he looked down at the lowest bars and said, OHHHHHH…..here we go. You have to extend the lower bars between the front and back wheels on both sides which gives you a larger/balanced wheel base. I tried it after he adjusted it and voila! Worked beautifully. I’m so happy I couldn’t wait to post this in case others have the same problem with performance and instructions. I had filed for a return but now all is well. Did I mention that I’m happy?

I bought this rollator for a specific need, as a "companion" to the heavier 4 wheel rollator I use at home. I needed something lightweight, easy to fold and which would fit into the car. This 3 wheel rollator met all those needs perfectly. I can fold it with one hand and lift it into the back of the car myself, without any help. It was also very easy to assemble. With regards to the complaints about stability, here is my experience. 1. Extend the wheels *all the way* before you try to use it. They pull out and lock into place. 2. Don't try to use the rollator to pull yourself up from a chair. It's not meant to do that. Push yourself up to a standing position using the chair arms then reach for the rollator. (Didn't the rehab nurses teach us to do that anyway?) 3. Stability: Your own experience may vary, and caution is always needed when using mobility aids. I found this rollator to be stable in normal walking. In testing, I had to intentionally place my hands and elbows in a specific position in order to tilt the rollator back so the front wheel left the ground. It didn't raise up with normal walking, only after I moved my hands to the back of the grips and intentionally dropped my elbows was I able to get it to pull up. I also found I could tilt the rollator onto a left or right back wheel if I changed the position of my hands/elbows and deliberately tried to do so. It didn't tilt in normal walking. I have (so far) had a good experience with this rollator (no stability issues) and have happily used it in the mall and at a strip shopping center. Each person is different as to how they walk, but I had no stability issues when walking with this 3 wheeler.

This is the 2nd Drive "Winnie" that I have bought in the past 16 years. The exact same color. Drive has changed the design slightly. It now has tabs, like a cane, on the rear bars the wheels are on that have to be pushed down upon and then fully extend the bar to stabilize the walker. If you don't do this then the walker is unable to balance. I prefer the original Drive Winnie that I saw the former First Lady Barbra Bush use on the field at an Astronauts Baseball game . I said I want one exactly like that. My family said, why you doesn't need a walker? I said well one day I will need one and they probably will not be available. So I looked online and there it was but it was over $130. So I waited a few years then got one. I used it for years just to help carry gym items and groceries for years before I needed it for added security while walking. This and other 3 wheel rollators are only good on flat smooth surfaces. They're not good in gravel or grass . If you are a toe walker or have mobility issues or live in an area with a lot of cracks or potholes in sidewalk or parking areas this Drive "Winnie" rotator really helps! The front wheel catches the crack or hole so you have a better chance of not falling than if you are holding a cane or even a person. It really came in handy after an accident and after foot surgery. I even attached the Winnie rollator wire basket to a knee scooter with zip ties after my surgery. When I got better we took it apart and put it in a large suitcase and it went on vacation with us. Sadly, months ago my original " Winnie " started having problems. The right rear wheel started locking up. It seems like a bearing issue inside the wheels. To save$ I bought a MaxKare from Wal-Mart . That was a mistake. As soon as the return period was over it broke! The Maxkare rollator front wheel assembly fell off when I lifted it up. As soon as I got home I bought this new version of my Drive Winnie. Drive has changed the design. I don't like it as much. The black bag is smaller than the original and it has a zipper closure that's not as useful than the original Velcro model. This new version arrived from the seller in 3 large pieces and the accessories. The rear wheels were already attached to their " rail pole extension bars". I put it together and it listed forward. I finally figured out that there's a metal tab button on each of the "rail pole extension bar" that the back wheels attached to. You have to push in the silver metal tab button, like on a walking cane. After you push down the silver metal tab button fully extend the bar then do the other side. Then the walker has a stable base. This is a nice light weight 3 wheel walker. It's easy to fold just move the handle bars towards the center . If you want to fold it for easy storage in the car or behind a chair at a restaurant you can't use the basket. If you're wanting to use the basket I suggest using zip ties to help secure it. I personally wish when Drive redesigned this 3wheel walker they had made all the poles "expandable" because it is very short. I am short and I still think that the walker is too short. I also wish Drive had left the storage bag alone. This new version is made out of a lighter flimsy material and I worry this bag doesn't have the structural integrity to handle 10 pounds. I've always thought that the basket and the basket tray are useless with this walker. However they work well with zip ties on a knee scooter. I wish instead of forcing the metal basket and tray on customers that Drive had given the option of either a water bottle holder or the basket. Great light weight 3 wheel walker if you fully extend the bars to the rear wheels and stick to smooth surfaces.

The 3 wheel design makes this easy to operate in tight spaces. Overall it is very well built and solid. The only negative is the mounting of the basket is't extremely well attached and therefore the tray also isn't as solid as it could be. It's built to fold down after removing basket and it does into a very tight and light package. Excellent value for the money and we were lucky to purchase for a great price.

You might think that 3 wheels would mean less sturdy, less stable. Not true. This is great for using in a small house. It turns so easily and mom can get around so much better than with her 4 wheel walker. I highly recommend for anyone in a small apartment or home. It folds up easier than the 4 wheel walkers. One issue - I took the wire basket off. It doesn't stay in place very well and was not reliable as a tray for carrying things. The pouch is great for small items.

I would like to give this product a -10 but I can't. For a walker for seniors, this is the most dangerous item around. This product is so unbalanced and unstable and not suitable for any senior. If a senior fell while using this they could hurt themselves as it would fall on them. How can a company be allowed to sell something that is this dangerous to the public. Since it is an item that can't be returned. It will be going out in the garbage as it is not acceptable for human use.

this is a fantastic product! Love it! I hurt my knee and it helped me get better faster by taking the weight off when I walked to the kitchen . its small, maneuverable, easy to fold and carry anywhere. I am 120 pounds, great for me. might be less so, for a heavier person. However, read all of the reviews to get tips on proper assembly. there is a trick. If you are "popping a wheelie" you didn't finish the assembly properly. I let my 95 year old mom try it, but it wasn't suitable for her, so it isn't for everyone. it might be less useful for elderly people who need more stability or to sit down on bench seat like the older rollators have. also the braking systems of the larger, old style conventional rollator/walker are different and safer for elderly. This is perfect when you need a cane , but are frustrated by the slow pace, try this! it was my little ferari rollator.! it got me moving again sooner! very happy! They should lose the wire basket and tray! Utterly useless! don't even bother with it, as its an exercise in frustration. Instead, cut a triangular piece of cardboard etc (12 inches on each side, and cut the point off top at the 8 inch mark and you have a perfect hard base for bottom of the carry bag which allows you to carry beverages or a small plate or anything else without affecting the great functionality of it being foldable/portable and light. Excellent product!

This is a very lightweight, compact rollator, just about perfect for indoor use. The downside, is more of a perceptual problem when moving around corners. It's easy to concentrate on the front wheel and forget that the back wheels need more swing space. However, this becomes more intuitive over a period of time. My mother has gotten a lot of use out of this transporting small items in the basket and bag throughout her home and her coffee on the tray. This has been a real benefit for my mother as she is unable to walk without assistance.